Photo by Crystal Reed
The Sullivan Fire Protection District was presented with a check for $1,000 from South Central FS and Total Grain Marketing for grain bin rescue equipment on Wednesday, October 12. Pictured from left to right are Captain Tyler Wright, South Central FS, Inc. CEO and TGM General Manager Joe Meinhart, Fire Chief Larry Edwards and Assistant Fire Chief Chris Wright.

•October 19, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Sullivan Fire Protection District has a new tool to help them out when responding to grain bin rescues. South Central FS and Total Grain Marketing presented the fire district with a check for $1,000 which was applied to the purchase of a rescue grain auger. The auger may be used when a person becomes trapped in a grain bin.
The person trapped is placed inside the tube, and it removes the grain or other product surrounding them. According to Captain Tyler Wright, prior to this, if the department should have a rescue, crews would use old coffee cans to remove the product from around the victim. Wright noted that the Arthur Fire Department also has a rescue grain auger available to them as well. Read More

Photo by Crystal Reed
Susan Rauch and Stan Parks both of Moultrie County Beacon share a moment during a program on Wednesday, October 5 that recognized that this month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During the program, Moultrie County Beacon consumers who are employed in the community enjoyed lunch and were recognized with awards.

•October 12, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

In recognition and celebration of this month being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Moultrie County Beacon had a luncheon for their consumers that are currently employed in the community. There are 13 people from the Beacon that are employed in the community at this time. Read More

•October 5, 2022•

Photos by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Homecoming
Pictured are some shots from the Sullivan homecoming parade Friday.

Barry Morgan with his dad Don

•October 5, 2022•
Barry Morgan
Sullivan News Group

Tuesday, September 27th, I had the privilege of accompanying my father, Don from Lovington, on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight out to see the Memorials in Washington, D.C.
When we arrived at the airport in Springfield, I started running into people that I know. On the flight with us were Terry Muzzy of Bethany along with Mark Conlin, Mac Bond and Roger Davis of Sullivan. The crew got us all checked in with our t-shirts, hats and name tags, served breakfast and then we boarded the plane to start our journey.
After landing, we were transported by bus to the WWII, Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln Memorials. Seeing the war memorials were very emotional moments for many of the veterans on the flight and it was an honor to be there with these heroes. Read More